New Zealand vs India, India Tour of New Zealand 2026, 1st ODI promises an exciting contest as both teams meet . India enter the match with a lead in the five-match T20I series and will aim to secure another victory, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and keep their hopes alive. Check the BpExch match prediction for head-to-head records, recent team form, pitch report, predicted playing XIs, and the team with the stronger chance of winning.
New Zealand vs India Match Prediction, Match Details:
Location
Auckland , New Zealand
Venue
Eden Park
Date & Time
4 Nov / 7:00 AM PST LOCAL Time
Streaming
Star Sports
Establish
1900
Capacity
41,000
Owner
The Eden Park Trust
Home Team
New Zealand
End Name
Broadcasting End, Terraces End
Flood Light
Yes
New Zealand vs India, ODI Head-to-Head Records:
Total Match
123
NZ
52
IND
63
No Result
7
Tie
1
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
NZ
L W W W L
IND
L W W L L
New Zealand vs India Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
Teams
Win
Date
NZ vs IND
IND
27/10/2026
NZ vs IND
IND
24/10/2026
NZ vs IND
IND
22/10/2026
NZ vs IND
IND
8/03/2026
NZ vs IND
IND
31/01/2026
New Zealand vs India, Weather Report:
Temperature
13°
Humidity
82%
Wind Speed
37 km/hr
Cloud Cover
75%
New Zealand vs India, Pitch Report:
Eden Park is expected to offer a balanced surface for the 1st ODI between New Zealand and India, with good bounce helping batters play their shots while fast bowlers may benefit from early movement and Wellington’s breezy conditions. Batters who settle in could score freely, but disciplined bowling during the powerplay and middle overs will be important. Spinners may also contribute as the innings progresses, while wind and possible rain could affect playing conditions. The toss could be crucial, with captains likely to consider bowling first if weather conditions or moisture favour the bowlers; however, the final strategy will depend on the pitch inspection and conditions on match day.
Match Performance:
Total Matches Played
86
1st Batting Team Won
34
2nd Batting Team Won
47
No Result
0
Average Batting Score
194
Highest Score
340/5
Lowest Score
73/10
Pitch Report
Bowling Pitch
New Zealand vs India, Playing 11:
New Zealand (NZ): Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Jacob Duffy,Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
India (IND): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (C), N. Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav.
New Zealand vs India Injury And Availability News:
